17 Body Language Mistakes That Will Kill First Impressions

17 Body Language Mistakes That Will Kill First Impressions

7 Leaning back

Leaning back in your chair is such a negative form of body language that many experts suggest ending meetings early if they spot most of the team doing this. When you lean back in your chair during any form of interaction, it shows that you’re completely bored. Evan Thompson, the founder of Evan Thompson & Associates, a leading communications firm, suggests sitting up straight and leaning slightly forward to show your continued interest in the subject at hand—even if it’s a faked interest.